I have a 1997 Suzuki sidekick 4x4 with a 473T Valet remote car starter. The starter worked fine for the last 5 years. Now at times while driving the car will shut down right out of the blue. Then runs rough. start again and car will run fine. Now we cannot drive car. When we try to use command start the car starts, runs for two seconds, then shuts down. Start the car manually, starts fine, then when I press the brake pedal, dash lights flicker off then on again. Put into gear, release the brake pedal and the dash lights flicker off and car will shut down completely. Starts fine again until I press brake pedal and does the same once again. Does it need to be reprogramed? If so, I will need a manual to reprogram as there wasn't one when we purchased our vehicle. Thanks, Darrell

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Image fuel pump relay suzuki side kick 1997 malaysia model

welcome to USA
our cars are not your cars
but i can tell you this
in the USA in the magic year 1996, (huge changes by law)
the FP relay was moved from bottom of ECU, (green socket )
pink wires
to the right side of the heater box. dash HVAC heater
drop glove box to see it.

btw Sidekicks are not sold to Malaysia.
it be VITARA there. relay #5
is if really is a sidekick here is your relay
1995 here
http://www.fixkick.com/INJECTORS/PUMP/Fuel-Pump-Relay1w.jpg

1996+ here #5 too.

http://www.fixkick.com/power-elect/Relays/98-lays.JPG

again the pink wires tell you its FP relay
some times they get moved 2 inches, (50mm) or so out of order
by others. fiddling about here.

Mar 13, 2017 • 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

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I have a valet command start in our 1997 Suzuki sidekick. When you try to use command start, vehicle will start then shut down after 2 seconds. When I start manually, car will start fine. When I press...

take the minijeep to a reputable custom shop who does remote starts. They can fix your problem in just a couple of hours. The remote start has malfunctioned, or was wired wrong to begin with. Don't worry, it won't cost very much for the repair.

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My name is Darrell & we have a 1997 Suzuki sidekick 4x4. The command start key fob is a valet. Command start will start vehicle then shuts down within seconds. When you start manually, vehicle wil

Hi Darrell. nice double post and this is a custom system
so if it breaks, you need to find the name of the black box.
model , # and the full set if documents.
take those to any auto repair or autoelectric and show them those docs and ask them to fix it.
but car dont drive>! (per last post)
so what are your choices, only 2.

tow it to a shop (with docs)
learn to fix it your self. (ask)
remove this hacked up system from car return car to stock so any shop on earth can fix it and not cost a fortune figuring out the hacks. (and time getting documents to learn all that $$$ labor)

ive done #3 many a time, alarms (trash), and remote bs.
but its your call, your car and your cash.

Feb 17, 2015 • 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

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We have put 3 new starters in our sidekick in a couple of months,what is the problem?

on auto parts you buy starters whith warranty from mounts to life time and they check free if your starter is bad your battery to. whent the car do not start check the battery voltage if is low ,recharge and try. or may be you have battery drain problem.

Sep 25, 2012 • 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

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What is the correct wiring configuration for a starter on a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport?

That requires a wiring diagram and we do not have it.

Jun 13, 2012 • 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

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There is a toggle switch with a red light on the dash board of my 1997 suzuki sidekick sport what is it

This Vehicle was equipped with a factory alarm..the toggle switch is for valet.

Jan 15, 2011 • 1997 Suzuki Sidekick

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Can you reprogram a 1996 Suzuki Sidekick remote?

For a 94-97 single button remote:

- Flip Valet switch to ON position
- With key in ignition, turn key to ON, then OFF
- Flip the valet switch to OFF, then ON/OFF, ON/OFF (that's twice), and you should hear a confirmation siren chirp.
- Turn the ignition switch On/OFF, ON/OFF (twice), and you should get another confirmation chirp.
- You are now in programming mode. Push button on the remote, and you should hear a chirp to confirm programming completed successfully.
- After 5 seconds, the programming mode will close automatically.

Good Luck and please rate 4thumbs up for the free answer and also please leave a Testimonial Thank You.

Oct 02, 2010 • 1996 Suzuki Sidekick

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96 Suzuki Sidekick JX (86K mi.) has 5 yr old

Another problem. Cupping would be from alignment. Dry rot is dry rot. All tires will do it.

Mar 15, 2010 • Suzuki Sidekick Cars & Trucks

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04 Escalade w / Valet Starter, all works but door locks

Hello 7suds,

Well, I'd go back and tell them about the doorlock problem. I know that 2 years is a little late to start complaining, but it's most likely a really easy fix.

The most probably causes are that the power doorlock output was either not programmed, programmed incorrectly, or it's not connected or improperly connected to the vehicle servos. Have the installer check the programming, especially the doorlock pulse duration. It's also possible that the remote is simply not sending the doorlock signal. Could just be a bad button. Have them switch the doorlock function to the right "AUX" button temporarily and see if that works. But in any case, the system needs to be tested to find out exactly what is causing the doorlock failure.

Hope this helps.

Jul 16, 2009 • Directed Dei Valet 561r Remote...

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Set up

Turn the valet switch on, start the car with your key wait 15 sec, press the * star button 2 times with the car running, it should beep and program if not turn valet switch the other way and try again, if still nothing post me back and we will go from there

Jan 15, 2009 • Bulldog& Remote Alarm System With 1-wire...

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